Munster cough up two late penalties to gift Scarlets victory and top spot
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSteven Shingler kicked a dramatic stoppage time penalty from close to halfway as Scarlets won the battle of the Guinness PRO12's top two 25-22 at Parc y Scarlets.
Nick Williams inspires Ulster to bonus point victory over Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster racked up a third win from five Guinness PRO12 games as they claimed a bonus point 24-17 victory over the Cardiff Blues.
Joe Schmidt reveals his TWO biggest regrets after Ireland's disappointing World Cup exit
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has rebuffed again any suggestion that he may be about to become England's new boss.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Australia will not take a 'false step' against us, warns Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade
1 decade ago by The TelegraphArgentina head coach warns his players that the Wallabies are unlikely to take another 'false step' when the two sides meet at Twickenham
Springboks aim to repeat history - the All Blacks want to rewrite it
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe spirit of 1995 will be in the Twickenham air for South Africa on Saturday, memories of that against-the-odds World Cup final win over New Zealand fanning thoughts of a repeat showing in what Springbok...
Stuart Lancaster starts to sift through Rugby World Cup 2015 wreckage
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLancaster and his coaching team returned to Twickenham on Friday for their first meeting since England's World Cup exit
Brian O'Driscoll: Ireland players will need time to recover from World Cup disappointment
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes the manner of the defeat to Argentina and the prize on offer will mean that Joe Schmidt's side will need time to recover from it.
South Africa vs New Zealand is the ultimate rivalry, says Zinzan Brooke ahead of Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSouth Africa remain our most prized scalp and pose the toughest physical threat of all, writes former All Black Zinzan Brooke
Marcelo Bosch returns for Argentina in sole change from triumph over Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSaracens centre Marcelo Bosch will start Argentina's World Cup semi-final against Australia on Sunday, restored after suspension.
I was baffled by Mario Ledesma’s scrum methods, admits Michael Hooper
1 decade ago by The TimesMichael Hooper has revealed his initial bemusement at the unconventional methods employed by Mario Ledesma to transform Australia’s scrummaging. The...
